A Lot of Love

Melanie and Chris exchanged their voes at The Foundry in Long Island City. A big "Thanks" to Jolene for helping me that day. When I showed up at the W Hotel The Court that morning to photograph Melanie getting ready, it got a little confusing. You see, one of her bride's maids were also getting ready at the hotel. And if it wasn't for the fact that I've already met Melanie a couple of times, I would have sworn the bride's maid was actually the bride. It kept the morning very comical, as everyone else in the room had to remind themselves from time to time whom was getting married, including Melanie.
All in all they had a great day, filled with family and friends. Enjoy some of the images below.



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Taste of the Tropics

Normally it would take me a few days to update my blog, but not in this case. Earlier today I hung out with Nichole and Kevin at the World Financial Center for their engagement session. Under the threat of eternal torment I promised to have Nichole's blog up just in time for her morning meal. All jokes aside, I was scared. OK, seriously, it was a fun afternoon in lower Manhattan. While the sun decided to hide, the spirits were high. This was actually my first time shooting there, and it turned out to be a great choice. I learned just how "camera shy" Nichole isn't, in front of the camera or behind it. As I was about to snap a photo of Kevin and Nichole at the top of the stairs, she herself was asked by some tourist to take their photo. So don't be surprised if you see some photos of me when I post their wedding.
Enjoy the pics, and of course the slide show.

Don't forget the slide show

Let's Put Another Log on the Fire

Sorry about the title people, it's an inside joke with my friends Stephanie and Bromley. But it also happens to fit the occasion for this couple. This lucky baby will arrive just in time for the warm weather and be blessed with her new parents. After the shoot we took a tour of some of Bromley's home improvement work, around the area. The man has skills, so if you need some serious work done on your home, drop me a line and I'll send you his information.
Here's a few pictures for you to check out.

Let's just hope that Bromley's button is not a reflection on his age.

Tiara and Mark

Hopefully when I shoot the wedding of this couple in April, I'll be able to hold the camera steady while laughing. Since I've met Tiara and Mark it's been like watching the audience of a good comedy show, they're always laughing. And I have to say, it's a great thing. Enjoy some of the images we took in Bryant Park for their engagement session.

It's not a slide show, It's HBO

She Knows It's Him

Victoria and Earl's wedding was everything expected and more. The night before, members of the wedding party and some guest, stayed at the Grand Hyatt Regency Wind Watch. That night Victoria's sorority sisters of "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.", and friends chipped in with last minute details. They used two guest rooms to finish gifts and programs. Now the punch line is the walk around I did with Vic to check on production, and boy let me tell you, my first 5 mins in each of the rooms where like night and day. In one room, Cd's, candles, glue guns, and paper were in full motion. In the other room work started with high "spirits." Those of you in the second room know what I mean. But all jokes aside, it was very cool to see her friends coming through for her, even at 11:30PM.

The ceremony @ The Watermill, went off without a hitch. I have to admit that it was a little weird for me, because I've always viewed Earl and Victoria as married anyway. And as for the reception, a new standard in the world of celebration may have been set that night. When you mix Vic and her AKA sisters, with Earl and his "Kappa Alpha Psi" Fraternity brothers, family, and a shot of other Sorority and Fraternities, you get a serious Party. The day was made all the more special because I shot it with two of my friends, James Ravenell and Ron Abernethy.

My lasting memory of that entire weekend will be the look on Victoria's face, repeated time and time again. The look of "At Last" Here are a few images.

The guy in this photo believe it or not is my friend James, the other photographer. Can't take him no where.

Of course there's a slideshow, click here